Anode install question

[RaceCarRich]

2005 Bravo 3, using same Martry aluminum anode part numbers as past years. Big flat one towards the bow, the one fastened by 2 hex bolts....

I know it probably doesn’t matter but should I be concerned that it doesn’t lay flat? With the bolts in but loose it sort of sea-saws. Used a scotchbrite to clean up the area and remove any loose corrosion or dirt. Tightening bolts doesn’t help. Took it home and laid on a flat piece of 1/4” aluminum plate and the anode isn’t flat. Pressing down where the bolt holes plate are has one leg up >0.050”. Pushing that leg down pushes the opposite corner up. Seemed worse than that when putting on the drive.

I know conductivity is through the bolts and it probably doesn’t matter functionally but would you be concerned?

 

[achris]

... but would you be concerned?

Nope. The molds that anodes are cast in are pretty rough, and they are not machined, so you get it as it comes. I would probably take a file to the high point and run it down, just so it doesn't stress the housing any...

And once mounted, use a multimeter to prove it's electrically connected to the housing.

Chris..........

 

[tpenfield]

What Chris said . . .

The 'horse shoe' anodes on my Bravo3's don't lay perfectly flat. The important thing is the external tooth washers for electrical continuity.
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[RaceCarRich]

Thanks guys! That’s what I figured but wanted a second opinion. I plan on checking continuity between various drive anodes which would confirm they are making contact with the drive.